Sermons on Resist Sin:

Dead To Sin And Alive To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2008

This sermon explores how we can live obediently in light of God’s grace.

Scripture Let us read Romans 6:1-14: "1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Apr 19, 2008

If we deliberately keep on sinning ... then there are no sacrifices left, only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.

If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning Scripture: Hebrews 10: 19-39 Story: Michael De Rosa tells this story: Two elderly, excited Southern women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher. When this preacher condemned the sin of stealing, these two ladies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 18, 2007

Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Our Sin Bearer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007

Christians should remember what “Good Friday” was all about. Because of the price Christ paid on the Cross, Christians should live a life that says “We want to stop falling prey to sin.

Turn Your Bibles to Isaiah 53:1-6 Title: Christ Our Sin Bearer Theme: What Good Friday is All About Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read Isaiah 53: 1-6, “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics: Sin And Salvation Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Seventh in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about sin and salvation?"

God loves us. Even before we are aware of it, God loves us. That’s a basic, fundamental starting point for the entire Christian faith. God loves us. The Scriptures witness to that love on every page. Our lives were not an accident: We were created by God’s plan, out of God’s joy. God placed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

When Our Brother Sins.

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

What does Jesus say to do when offenses occur within the family of God?

“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bound In The Grave Clothes Of Sin

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 22, 2007

JESUS SAID LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO. HE WHO WAS BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES CAME FORTH ALIVE. ARE YOU WRAPPED IN THE WEDDING GARMENT OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST OR BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN?

BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN TEXT: JOHN 11: 1--6 AND 38--44 INTRODUCTION: HERE IN THE MIDST OF UNBELIEF, WE FIND THE MIRACLE OF LAZARUS BEING RAISED FROM THE DEAD. JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES OUR FRIEND LAZARUS IS SLEEPING. THOMAS SAID IF HE SLEEPS HE DOES WELL. THEN JESUS TOLD THEM PLAINLY: ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Sickness Of Sin And God's Cure

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

GOD LIKE ANY GOOD PHYSICIAN GIVES MAN A THOROUGH EXAMINATION.

The Sickness of Sin and God’s Cure MATTHEW 9:10-13 MAY 26, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church GOD THE FATHER IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN. WE ALL KNOW THAT GOD KNOWS ALL AND SEES ALL. AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN, I BELIEVE THAT GOD LAYS HUMANITY OUT ON THE EXAMINING TABLE AND LOOKS IT OVER. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Terrible Price Of Playing With Sin

Contributed by Jon Earls on Nov 23, 2005

Elimelech did what so many Christians have tried to do. He tried to just play with sin for a little while, but he ended up paying the price for his sins. So will you.

There have been many ships that have sunk while at sea, but few have captured the attention like the sinking of the Titanic. She sank on her maiden voyage in April of 1912 and the persistent theory was that an iceberg tore a three hundred-foot gash in the side of the nine hundred-foot ship. In ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

No Sigas Sin El Hacha

Contributed by Juan Garcia on May 2, 2006

Dios te da un trabajo que hacer. Si se te cae el hacha, no sigas trabajando sin el.

Introducción: Yo creo todos podemos estar en un solo acuerdo en decir que necesitamos el poder de Dios en nuestras vidas. Se ha dicho que el evangelismo afecto a la otra persona pero el avivamiento me afecta a mi. En cierta ocasión un mujer le pregunto al Evangelista Billy Sunday, ¿Por qué ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning Over Habitual Sins

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 21, 2006

Steps to overcoming besetting/habitual sins.

WINNING OVER HABITUAL SINS - Read Hebrews 12:1-12:2 In chapter 11, the writer of Hebrews takes us through a gallery. With rapid brush strokes he paints portraits of the OT saints. There hangs a picture of Enoch as he disappears into the heavens. Beside it hangs a picture of Noah, as he leads ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Sin?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006

To point out what happens and why individuals sin.

DATE WHY DO WE SIN? Genesis 3:1-14. Ge 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Ge 3:2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Downward Spiral And The Horror Of Sin Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Overview of Judges tracing spiritual decline and discussing rock bottom low in horror story of Chapter 19.

Downward Spiral and the Horror of Sin Series: Lessons from Judges #2 Judges 19[1] 7-24-05 Last week in Judges 1 we saw a trend developing in the people of God. Early in that chapter, they were experiencing wonderful victories. But at about verse 19 the tone of victory subsided and defeat in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Rescued From A Nightmare Of Sin

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Apr 13, 2006

Being led to one’s execution can be our worst nightmare. Jesus took our place of execution to set us free to live in Him.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, do you ever have bad dreams? Nightmares they call them. Do you ever find yourself free-falling in a dream , not able to stop? Or, what about trying to get away from a fire but your feet won’t move? Those are scary dreams. For at least a couple of years after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Response To Our Sinfulness

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 22, 2006

Explores the work of salvation accomplished by God in contrast to the sinfulness of mankind.

Titus 3:4-7 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6whom He poured out upon us richly through ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Baptist